Anvi Khattar
Mumbai
Summary
Grade 11 student at Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai, pursuing ISC with a focus on English, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Sociology. Active participant in the Lodha Genius Program at Ashoka University. Demonstrating strong fundraising capabilities, with a proven track record of raising substantial funds for non-profits such as UMMEED. Leadership roles in school enhance project management and public speaking skills. Dedicated to applying STEM knowledge and leadership experience to create meaningful initiatives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Volunteer
Ummeed
Mumbai
01.2019 - Current
- Participated in annual 55 km walk along Goa's beaches to support non-profit organization for specially-abled children.
- Achieved milestones from initial 24 km to final 44 km.
- Raised funds through targeted campaigning, reaching total of 8.5 lakh (approximately $10,000).
- Contributed to upward funding trajectory, setting new fundraising record for event.
Lodha Genius Programme
Ashoka University
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Participated in an 8-member cohort specializing in Genetics: Development and Diseases track.
- Completed fully funded, month-long Lodha Genius Programme at Ashoka University.
- Engaged in Continued Learning Programme focused on modeling in biology.
Advanced Pre-College Program Participant
YALE
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Accepted into distinguished cohort of 10 Indian students for study at Ivy League institution specializing in Biosciences and Medicine Pathway
- Trained in foundational surgical anatomy, practicing suturing techniques, and orthopedic cast fabrication, emphasizing precision, sterility, and anatomical alignment.
- Developed diagnostic skills through radiographic (X-ray) interpretation, identifying anatomical abnormalities in clinical case studies.
Young Entrepreneurs Bootcamp Participant
BITS Pilani
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Selected to a cohort of only 120 students out of 1000+ applicants from across the nation through rigorous selection rounds.
- The 6-day bootcamp offered deep insight into the world of STEM and entrepreneurship.
- Covering bases of the various streams on engineering as well as guest speakers which were the pioneers, start-up founders and heads of various companies.
- Rekindled in me a forgotten spark of pursuing biochemical engineering.
- BITS Pilani is one of the top engineering institutes of our nation earning quite a revered name over time. Recently titled as the start-up factory of India.
Young Writers Academy Participant
Scholastic
- Selection from a nationwide applicant pool to be a part of the top young writers of the country publishing an anthology of short stories.
Participant and Intern
WonderGirls Leadership Program
- Selected among the top 50 students nationwide for a highly competitive academic program, with early admission in Class 7—the only seventh-grade participant across the country.
- Awarded a merit-based fellowship designed to develop future women leaders and innovators.
- Secured a summer internship with the same organization, building skills in cold emailing, data analysis (Excel), research and synthesis, video editing, and web design.
- Gained firsthand exposure to professional work culture and corporate operations, developing practical insight into real-world workflows and career dynamics.
Education
Bombay Scottish School, ISC
Mumbai, Maharashtra Skills
- Fundraising strategies
- Effective communication
- Project management
- Public speaking
- Event coordination
- Networking skills
Accomplishments
SAT SCORE : 1530 (Dec 2025)
Handled the Public Relations department for Perseverantia (Inter-school Fest) with a footfall of 3000+ students and 30 schools.
Sports Captain of Catherine House.
MSSA Tournament, School Football team, Runners up for 2 consecutive years.
Trinity, Distinction in Grade 5 Speech and Drama.
Trinity, Distinction in Grade 4 Communication Skills.
Bright Sparks awards, 3rd Place for nationwide writing contest, poem published in the newspaper.
NSO (National Science Olympiad), Ranked 1 in district.
IEO (International English Olympiad), Ranked 10 internationally.
National Debate Competition, Individually debate finalist.
YMCA debate competition, School team was debate finalist.
Handled the Public Relations department for Perseverantia (Inter-school Fest) with a footfall of 3000+ students and 30 schools.
Sports Captain of Catherine House.
MSSA Tournament, School Football team, Runners up for 2 consecutive years.
Trinity, Distinction in Grade 5 Speech and Drama.
Trinity, Distinction in Grade 4 Communication Skills.
Bright Sparks awards, 3rd Place for nationwide writing contest, poem published in the newspaper.
NSO (National Science Olympiad), Ranked 1 in district.
IEO (International English Olympiad), Ranked 10 internationally.
National Debate Competition, Individually debate finalist.
YMCA debate competition, School team was debate finalist.
Affiliations
Authored and self-published a poetry collection; oversaw writing, editing, and publication.
Timeline
Lodha Genius Programme
Ashoka University
05.2025 - 06.2025
Advanced Pre-College Program Participant
YALE
07.2024 - 07.2024
Young Entrepreneurs Bootcamp Participant
BITS Pilani
01.2024 - 01.2024
Student Volunteer
Ummeed
01.2019 - Current
Young Writers Academy Participant
Scholastic
Participant and Intern
WonderGirls Leadership Program
Bombay Scottish School, ISC